Saturday's election letters

Published 9:00 pm, Friday, July 19, 2002

To the editor:

I support John Moolenaar's bid to be our next state representative. I have gotten to know John and I believe he understands my needs as a senior citizen and I also know that John understands the needs of veterans like my husband. He grew up right here in Midland, and has been giving back to the community his entire life. Finally, if he has the support of Dave Camp and Tony Stamas, then he has our support, too. Vote Midland, vote Moolenaar in the Aug. 6 Republican primary.

PETE and DOROTHY MERCIER

Midland

To the editor:

John Moolenaar has sterling qualities that will make us proud if he is chosen to represent us in the Michigan House of Representatives.

When our family moved to Midland in 1999, we met John Moolenaar, who was the administrator of the Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies. In the intervening years, we have come to know and respect him.

He is a man of the highest ethical principles. He has been an outstanding role model for our children as they learn to live out such qualities as fairness, consideration, and integrity. On a daily basis he has shown that he cares about family values and the education of our children.

In addition, John Moolenaar has worked from the heart to improve the civil social order, as his record of service in the community proves. He is well read in some of the more thoughtful works that examine the roots of American society. His interest in people is genuine, and he has shown himself to be a leader capable of listening and acting.

I hope many people will go to the polls on Aug. 6 to cast their ballots for this fine man.